God & Guns Podcast

  Mike and Troy have discussions with listeners of the show, and address some of the issues relating to their interests.   God and Guns Podcast Episode 029 - Listener Round Up   Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike.  (Troy) And I’m your other host, Troy. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we have a few loyal listeners on the line to talk about some things that have been on their minds.   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network Comedy Corner: -Dana White pays royalties to Chuck Norris for using the name, “The Ultimate Fighter,” for the TV show. -Chuck Norris woke up Jeff, then knocked all the wiggles out. Listener Email: Don says: “I'm a bit behind and am now listening to Podcast 23 - Listener Questions part 1.  I disagree with the idea of a phone app that lists 'Gun Free Zones'.  Zack had it right when he discussed the downside of this app.  The idea of carrying concealed is to harden yourself as a target.  That is true of the responsible gun owner, Christian or not.  Providing the information this app would provide WEAKENS the target.  Even if Gun Welcome/Friendly Zones were listed, that provides some of the intel a criminal would otherwise need to work for.  Therefore, if they choose to target a Gun Friendly Zone, this app makes it easier for them to do their job and eliminates a step during which Law Enforcement or a Security Team might otherwise intercept them.. The Gun Free Zone App is a BAD idea all around.”   Rob says:  “Just wanted to drop you guys a little note of support on the great podcast you guys put out. Found you through the FRN and you guys have moved into one of my top 3 casts. Please keep up the podcasts,... if you record it, they will listen... your ministry is inspiring more than you know. Topic idea: Recommended bible verses to get engraved on your firearms / knives. For instance one of my EDC knives was a gift from my best friend and on the blade it is engraved "2 Sam 12:7" (i.e. "You are the man!") I always thought that was neat and thought it would be neat to possibly customize a 1911 slide or grips with a bible verse... just a topic idea.   Jeff says:  “I was turned on to your podcast a couple of months ago and really look forward to your show each week. I appreciate the work you do of sharing insights and ideas about two of our favorite subjects. If you included golf in the show, you would have the perfect setup. I cut my teeth in the handgun industry this winter after the Sandy Hook tragedy. I am certainly not new to guns, having grown up in southern WV with the hunting culture as a way of life. Sandy Hook, Aurora, and many other tragedies with the horrific VA Tech incident that happened in my back yard - all these events finally caused the light bulb to come on and convinced me to spend the money on a handgun, training and my concealed carry permit. The local gun stores were out of anything that fit in my price range, being after Christmas, the panic buying that was going on, etc. The only thing I could find was a HiPoint C9. Was it perfect out of the box? No. Did I have my share of malfunctions? Yes. But I spent the time researching and studying what I could do to make my gun better. I checked out the youtube videos and learned how to tweak the mag feed lips, polished the feed ramp and ev er since then, the gun has gone bang every time I have pulled the trigger. Some people don't like them and I understand that. They are big. They are heavy (no heavier than a 1911, or some other full size pistols, though) That being said, I now carry a Ruger SR9C which is a more practical carry pistol for me. No, the HiPoint is not a Glock. BTW, a lady had a Glock in my CCW class that jammed. User error. I listened to your dislike for the HiPoint this week and was very disappointed in your comments. This HiPoint shooter loves his.

Mike and Troy have discussions with listeners of the show, and address some of the issues relating to their interests.

Mike and Troy speak with former Military Chaplain’s Assistant, Wes Carlile about his time in service and his life afterwards.

Mike and Troy speak with former Military Chaplain's Assistant, Wes Carlile about his time in service and his life afterwards.   God and Guns Podcast Episode 028 - Military Chaplaincy   Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike. (Troy) And I’m your other host, Troy. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we’ll be talking about Military Chaplaincy   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network   Comedy Corner: - (listener Brian) - Chuck Norris threw a hand grenade; it killed 47 people, THEN it blew up.   Listener Email: -Larry says:  “I liked the show was very pleasantly surprised to find that we share many of the same ideas.  I too use a single shot airsoft gun with my son.  he is learning proper sight picture and never to point the gun at anyone.  It has also given me many opurtunities to shoot with him that i would not have gotten without it.  We discovered a game with a bunch of half deflated helium birthday balloons. I took them outside and staked them down in front of a backstop  from about 10 yards away the spring powered airsoft couldn't penetrate the mylar balloons.  they would get hit 5 or 6 times before they would deflate and sink to the ground.  you would hit them once and they would bounce around giving you a chance to shoot at a moving target in a safe environment. One suggestion i have is talk to your children's friends parents about guns.  I would rather have someone ask me about my guns and how they are stored than have my kid find a loaded ar15 under a bed or something like that. grandparents are some of the worst offenders.  ok maybe its just my father who has to go through the house to make sure the guns are picked up.  He was having problems with animals coming and killing chickens. We haven't had any negative reactions to talking with other parrents about guns.  my wifes best friend even opened up about carrying and has inspired my wife to go out and get her permit and now she carries regularly.   -Larry’s second email says:  “the Hi-Point carbine is far and above better than their pistols.  the are reliable and accurate.  my 9mm version was 6 years old and i picked it up for $90 bought a new stock for it for $40.  using the no questions asked lifetime warranty hi-point sent me firing pin and springs, a new sling/ sling mount, and then they told me to send in my mags for reconditioning or replacing.  that warranty is for any owner any time. `the little gun is accurate out to 100 yards even with its broken plastic stock.  hi-point would have replaced the stock for free and gone through all the internals  if i would have sent the gun into them but I wanted to update my 995 to the 995 ts stock.  In conclusion i am not gonna sell my glocks any time soon but the little carbine is worth taking a second look at even if its ugly. Weekly Bible Verse: James 5:10 - 11 “Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” (NIV)   (BUMPER)   Main Topic: Military Chaplaincy (With Wes Carlile); former Chaplain’s Assistant The War That Came Home facebook.com/wescarlile Hero’s Helping Hands Red River Ammo Italian Gun Grease Bulldog custom T’s http://www.mcgalliardguns.com/ Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network   (BUMPER) Wish List: Troy: (Troy’s I want a Heckler & Koch 417 http://www.hk-usa.com/military_products/hk417_general.asp, with Trijicon ACOG TA648-308H BDC, http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product3.php?pid=TA648-308H and Trijicon ACTS (Advanced Combat Thermal Sight) http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product1.php?id=ACTS Chad:

Greg, from Tactical Paradise, joins Mike to finish up the Man Up series.

Greg, from Tactical Paradise, joins Mike to finish up the Man Up series. God and Guns Podcast Episode 027 - Man Up Part 2 Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike.  (Greg) And I’m your other host, Greg. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we’ll following up the Man Up Part 1 show with Man Up Part 2!   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network Comedy Corner:   -Two calculators are needed to add up Chuck Norris’ IQ -Bullet proof vest wears Chuck Norris for protection! -Chuck Norris was the first man to walk on a man on the moon. Listener Email: Chad says: “Zack, just listened to the show where you talked bad about the Hi-point 9mm. I have one in .40 cal and love it. It is my night stand gun. 100% reliable, guess I got lucky :) but I love the podcast, thank you guys so much for standing tall for Jesus. Love the scripture references but I'm wondering why don't y'all open or close in prayer? Just a suggestion. Keep pointing others to Jesus!”   Joe says: “Hey Guys, I have been listening since the first show and love what your doing and stand for. I too am a follower of Jesus and love firearms. Last fall God revealed the dream he had for my wife and myself, which was to open an indoor range for firearms and archery in our small central IL. county(Stark). Well the first step was getting my FFL which I got in May and Promised Land Firearms was born. We even won a contest for new business ideas in our area sponsored by the local college and extension groups. We are still working on all the business preparations for the range but know God is giving us time to grow and prepare for that venture. Well now I want to give a little back(no not a gun). I want to donate a 4oz bottle of Froglube and a package of Froglube wipes(5 reusable in 1 pack). I will ship direct to the winner(s) when you draw the name. You can give in two draws or one your choice. Contact me with any questions. You can check my website at www.promisedlandfirearms.com   Courtesy of Ryan Cross  GOD BLESS    Believe Jeremiah 29:11” Weekly Bible Verse: James 5:1-6 “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter.[a] 6 You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.” (NIV)   Homework: James 5:10-11   (BUMPER)   Main Topic: Man Up Part 2 -With Greg Bakken from Tactical Paradise. Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network   (BUMPER) Wish List: Greg: 50 Beowulf 300 Blackout Thompson Machine KFO iTunes Reviews: Weekly Giveaway: Doug Weddle - Frog Lube 4oz. bottle (Thank you Joe!)             Enter at www.godandgunspodcast.com/giveaway Wrap Up: -Send feedback to www.godandgunspodcast.com/contact or mike@godandgunspodcast.com, or zack@godandgunspodcast.com -Please tell your friends about us, leave an iTunes review, and like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/godandgunspodcast -Follow us on Twitter @godandgunspod -And search for us on Pinterest too. -Until next time, Have a blessed week. And keep your guns close but your bible closer.   (OUTRO)  

Mike and Troy chat with Mark Rogers of Christiangunowner.com.

Mike and Troy chat with Mark Rogers of Christiangunowner.com God and Guns Podcast Episode 026 - Interview with Mark Rogers Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike.  (Troy) And I’m your other host, Troy. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we’ll be talking to Mark Rogers from Christiangunowner.com   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network Comedy Corner: -Chuck Norris’ roundhouse kicks are the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide, after heart attacks, most of which were caused by fear of roundhouse kicks. -Chuck Norris flew his first paper airplane when he was 4 years old.  It landed yesterday. -Chuck Norris installs programs without accepting the terms and conditions. Listener Email: Weekly Bible Verse: James 4:13-17 “13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” (NIV)   Homework: James 5:1-6   (BUMPER)   Main Topic: Interview with Mark Rogers of christiangunowner.com Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network   (BUMPER) Wish List:   iTunes Reviews:   Weekly Giveaway: Jason McGuffin - 1 year NRA membership             Enter at www.godandgunspodcast.com/giveaway Wrap Up: -Send feedback to www.godandgunspodcast.com/contact or mike@godandgunspodcast.com, or zack@godandgunspodcast.com -Please tell your friends about us, leave an iTunes review, and like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/godandgunspodcast -Follow us on Twitter @godandgunspod -And search for us on Pinterest too. -Until next time, Have a blessed week. And keep your guns close but your bible closer.   (OUTRO)

Mike and Zack welcome the show’s newest host, Troy, as we talk about a few Christian gun clubs and organizations.

Mike and Zack welcome the show's newest host, Troy, as we talk about a few Christian gun clubs and organizations. God and Guns Podcast Episode 025 - Christian Gun Clubs and Organizations Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike.  (Zack) And I’m your other host, Zack. (Troy) And I’m your 3rd host, Troy. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we’ll be talking about Christian gun clubs and organizations.   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network Comedy Corner: -Chuck Norris CAN touch MC Hammer! -Chuck Norris sleeps with a pillow under his gun! -Chuck Norris’ first job was as a paperboy.  There were no survivors! Listener Email: -Shawn says: Hi Mike, Great show as always.  This e-mail may be a little long & you don't have to bore the listeners with it.  I just want to say I am loving that time each week to talk about God & Guns.  I am blessed to have a Pastor who is a huge gun guy & we have had many talks of God & guns. On the God talk & your format: I am really enjoying your format & the way you discuss these topics with authority & grace.  I have been a Sunday School teacher for years & love teaching the Bible with the anointing of His Spirit.  Don't be afraid to speak the truth in love, we need to hear it & need to live it.  I have to also say I have been stealing some of your jokes for my own comedy corner for my 20's Sunday School class.  They are enjoying the icebreakers to get the class rolling.  We need responsible gun owners & I like how you add that to your show. -Matt says: “I have been listening to your podcast recently and have really enjoyed it.  It is easy to let guns (or any current obsession) get in the way of our relationship with God and family.  I appreciate your focus on the bible and priorities.  Thanks for your ministry, and keep up the good work.”     Weekly Bible Verse: James 4:11-12 “11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister[d] or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?” (NIV) Homework:  James 4:13-17   (BUMPER)   Main Topic: Christian Gun Clubs and Organizations -Old Fort Gun Club - Affiliated individual - www.christiangunowner.com -Soul Shooters Gun Club -Christian Sportsman’s Fellowship - Looks like they started an internet radio blog. On events page. *Talk about the Climbing Legacy Mountain program*  They are on blogtalkradio.   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network   (BUMPER) Wish List: Dave: XDS .45 iTunes Reviews: Weekly Giveaway:  Rodney (Moore)? Confirm last name. Thank you to listener, Cory!: Prize: Troy BattleMag -Enter at www.godandgunspodcast.com/giveaway Wrap Up: -Send feedback to www.godandgunspodcast.com/contact or mike@godandgunspodcast.com, or zack@godandgunspodcast.com -Please tell your friends about us, leave an iTunes review, and like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/godandgunspodcast -Follow us on Twitter @godandgunspod -And search for us on Pinterest too. -Until next time, Have a blessed week. And keep your guns close but your bible closer.   (OUTRO)

This week Mike and Zack talk about some good reasons to educate our children and train them how to handle firearms.

  This week Mike and Zack talk about some good reasons to educate our children and train them how to handle firearms.   God and Guns Podcast Episode 024 - Firearm Training for Children Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike.  (Zack) And I’m your other host, Zack. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we’ll be talking about Firearm training for Children.   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network Comedy Corner: -Chuck Norris sets ants on fire with a magnifying glass.....at night! -If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble...you win....forever. Listener Email: Cory says: (Letter in the box of giveaways)   -Orral says:  “Still have not caught up(on show #14) and still like it so far. I agree with most of what I have heard and even if I disagree with you I still respect your presentation. I was born and raised in the South East corner of Arkansas; we were poor but not quite dirt poor. Got my first gun at 12 (a 22) and was expected to put meat on the table. Got a 12 ga. double barrel at 13, and bought my own 30/30 at 14. I have never hunted for sport and have never wore camo anything while hunting. Some of the methods I used to get meat would make a lot of people mad, but try being without food a day or two and your attitude will change quickly. The only trophies we had were the deer steaks in the skillet.” Weekly Bible Verse: James 4:1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” (NIV)   Homework: James 4:11-12 (BUMPER)   Main Topic: Firearm Training for Children - Four Rules of Gun Safety: 1. Treat every gun like it is loaded. 2. Never point the muzzle at anything you’re not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target. 4. Be sure of your target! And what’s beyond it.   -Make sure a competent adult is supervising at all times. -Why train kids to handle firearms? -How old should they be before they start? -”Kids First Gun Program” -Amderringer.com -Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program -NRA Youth Programs   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network   (BUMPER) Wish List: Ed: - .357 wheelgun (Python? Dare to dream?) as my current handguns are all semi-auto (9mm Glock 26 and 34 and a .22 S&W 422) - An AR, but until either the New York (UN-)SAFE act is repealed or I move to a more enlightened state I'm out of luck with this one - More practice time with my Glocks - Like everyone else, I wish for more ammo availability, may need to start reloading iTunes Reviews: Weekly Giveaway: Winner: Jon-Arther Stotts             Thank you again to listener, Cory for supplying the giveaway.  Prize: Troy BattleMag             -Enter at www.godandgunspodcast.com/giveaway Wrap Up: -Send feedback to www.godandgunspodcast.com/contact or mike@godandgunspodcast.com, or zack@godandgunspodcast.com -Please tell your friends about us, leave an iTunes review, and like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/godandgunspodcast -Follow us on Twitter @godandgunspod -And search for us on Pinterest too. -Until next time, Have a blessed week. And keep your guns close but your bible closer.   (OUTRO)

Zack is back from his time off and he tackles some listener questions with Mike.

Zack returns from his time off and tackles some listener questions with Mike. God and Guns Podcast Episode 023 - Listener Questions Part 1 Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. My name’s Mike, your host, (Zack) And I’m Zack, your other host. We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners interests. Today we’ll be addressing listener questions and this will be the first part of an ongoing topic.   Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network Comedy Corner: Listener Email: -James C. says:  “Great episode again directed towards the men. There was a book written called WHY MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH that is on a similar topic. Sometimes we fail to see the impact (as men) when we are not involved with the church. Again, not to undermine what a woman does, but we have a role as well that we can find ourselves neglecting. You mentioned Christian gun shooting clubs. How great it would be if we take what we enjoy and get others to enjoy it as well. Guns, fishing, fixing cars, construction...we have these passions and can share these with others inside and outside of the church to show what it means to be Christ-like. Be a light today.”   -John says:  “I've built a cell phone app that allows users to mark (and avoid) gun free zones.  It's a way for users to vote with their wallets and also stay safe - criminals already know where the gun free zones are and I think law abiding citizens deserve the same info.” (Still need to contact him.) +Put a call out for an additional host+ Weekly Bible Verse: James 3:7-12 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. (NIV)   Homework: James 4:1-3   (BUMPER)   Main Topic: Listener James’ questions: 1. As a Christian would you be able to kill someone in defense of yourself or another person? 2. If you were in a mall full of people, and someone starting shooting and you were carrying your handgun would you engage the target, or use your firearm to get away in retreat.  How about if your family was with you? 3. Suggest to law enforcement and those in role model positions to stand up for 2nd amendment rights, and our freedoms in general that were given to us by our creator. - Same episode could remind those of us who took an oath before God to defend the constitution. 4. Another episode on kids being around guns safety was AWESOME, how about on training and teaching the kids more. 5. Further clarification on episode one, how Christians can have guns and maybe why they should. 6. Have an episode about Homesteading, being able to independently provide for ourselves as much as possible.  ( This could be multiple episodes, victory gardens, helping your neighbor - actually meeting your neighbor and talking to them *gasp*, canning, fixing things for yourself instead of relying on others.) 7. Have an episode on getting out and staying out of debt.  Debt = slavery. 8. Have another episode on hunting (BUMPER) Wish List: Mike’s: Kahr CM9 Zack’s: Sig Sauer SP2022 iTunes Reviews: Weekly Giveaway: This weeks winner: Tad Ward Cory’s donation: ? Enter at www.godandgunspodcast.com/giveaway   Wrap Up: -Send feedback to www.godandgunspodcast.com/contact or mike@godandgunspodcast.com, or zack@godandgunspodcast.com -Please tell your friends about us, leave an iTunes review, and like us on facebook at www.facebook.

Mike takes a look at a listener suggested topic, the VZ 61 God and Guns Podcast Episode 022 - The VZ 61 Intro: Welcome back to the God and Guns Podcast. I’m your host, Mike, and on this show we talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christ...